September 26, 2014

What: THE ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC is the street festival to end all
street festivals! On this beautiful autumn day in Brooklyn, the Atlantic
Antic will bring together thousands of people to Atlantic Avenue to
celebrate the longstanding tradition of food, art, music, shopping,
festivities, and fun!When: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2014 • 12-6PM • RAIN OR SHINEWhere: Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn NY

September 20, 2014

What: Join us with family, friends and an open heart, and share your wish for a better world. Feel inspired by music and dance, and float a lantern for peace. Add your light to the light of others.

At sunset, Her Holiness Shinso Ito,
the head priest of Shinnyo-en and one of the highest-ranking woman
Buddhist leaders in the world, will preside over a special closing
Lantern Floating ceremony, also open to the public. Hundreds of the LED
candle-lighted paper lanterns will be floated on the water, illuminating
Hearst Plaza in a uniquely captivating visual experience in New York
City.

The Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace is meant to inspire a
spirit of harmony and compassion that transcends all boundaries of age,
gender, nationality, ethnicity, and religious tradition - and empower
people to create a stronger force for peace in our families, our
communities, and globally. We hope you will join us!

September 19, 2014

What: The NARS Foundation invites you down to Sunset Park to experience
artists in their natural habitat: the studio. The Fall 2014 NARS Open
Studios offers an opportunity to foster engagement between artist and
community. Artists open their doors to expose an otherwise private
workspace, gaining feedback and exposure for their work. Neighbors and
visitors, in turn, get access to the creative process happening right
next door and a glimpse into spaces that they might not otherwise see.We are also pleased to announce that our neighbors, chashama at
the Brooklyn Army Terminal, will be hosting Open Studios as well, with a
free water taxi running between Wall Street, DUMBO, and Sunset Park. For more information, click here. NARS will operate a free shuttle bus
between the two studios running every fifteen minutes.When:Saturday, September 20th, 2014 | 3:00 pm
- 9:00 pmWhere:Nars Foundation Inc: 201 46th St. 4th Fl, Brooklyn, NY11232

What: Get out of town without leaving Manhattan at the 4th annual Edible Escape!Enjoy an array of food and drink that reflects the many diverse
culinary traditions that New York City (and near and far travel
destinations) has to offer.When: October 30th, 2014 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWhere:North Pavilion at Metropolitan Pavilion: 110 West 19th StreetNew York, NY10011

What:The Brooklyn Book Festival is a fun-filled literary event for parents and children alike. Children can flock from the Target Children’s Area—where they can listen to some of the world’s greatest children’s authors—to tables where their favorite illustrators will sign and perhaps even doodle on their books. In between activities and readings, families can enjoy a Sunday afternoon outdoors with food from Brooklyn’s best food carts. This is an exciting day for everyone who enjoys reading, writing and drawing.When: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2014 | 10am-6pmWhere: Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza: 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

What: Museum of the Moving Image, Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, and Kaufman
Astoria Studios will present New York on Location, a day-long, free
family-friendly outdoor event that offers a behind-the-scenes look at
film production in New York.

The public will have the rare
opportunity to go inside 20+ working movie trailers and trucks--straight
from productions shooting in New York--and speak directly with movie
professionals about what they do on set. Trucks will include star
dressing rooms, electrical, grip, prop, camera, hair and makeup,
wardrobe, special effects trucks, and more. Key film craftspeople will
demonstrate and explain firsthand their roles in the movie-making process
and how they got there. In addition, stunt professionals will present
high falls, street fighting, stunt driving, and more. Food will be
available from movie catering trucks.

New York on Location will
take place in the new gated back lot at Kaufman Astoria Studios (current
home to Orange Is the New Black, Nurse Jackie, Sesame Street, and other
productions), at the Museum, and on surrounding streets. The Museum will
be free all day and invites visitors to explore Behind the Screen, its
dynamic core exhibition on how film and television shows are made,
marketed, and shown. When: Sunday, September 21st, 2014 | 11:00 am
- 5:00 pmWhere:Museum of the Moving Image: 3601 35th Ave Astoria, NY11106FREE

September 17, 2014

Eco Emi is the first eco friendly sampling service. For only $15/month, they will mail you five to ten samples of natural, organic, green, eco-friendly products to your door wrapped in chic earth friendly material made from 100% recycled bottles. Just recently, they introduced a Deluxe Beauty Box which includes 4 to 5 full or deluxe size bath and body, beauty, and/or cosmetic items for just $22/month.
All of their packages are adorned with 100% organic or vintage ribbons or they will often use 100% bamboo yarns. Part of the fun is that the package will look a little different every month. You will have the luxury of trying out an array of green products in the comfort of your own home or over a cup of herbal tea with close friends. See what Emilee at Deals of Sweetness thought of her August Eco Emi Box.

Would you like to win one of the new Eco Emi Deluxe Boxes? (Box may be different than the box pictured.) This giveaway begins on 9/8 and ends on 9/22 at 10:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US residents ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

Disclosure: Emilee from Deals of Sweetness and Pea of Sweetness received free product(s) to facilitate her review. No other compensation was received. Participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

What: Support Shobha's Home for Girls & Women by joining us for our
first-ever fundraising event, filled with wine & nibbles! All
proceeds of your ticket will be donated to help fund the home for girls
& women, plus to sweeten the deal, we'll gift you back, including an
e-card of Shobha® Dollars!Expect an evening of feel good activities (all included with the purchase of a ticket!):- wine- light bites- a letter writing station to send a personal message to our girls in India!- silent auctionWhen: September 17th, 2014 7:00 pm
- 10:00 pmWhere:Shobha: 1790 Broadway Ste 1800 New York, NY10019Cost: $35.00 - $100.00 Buy

What:PHOTOVILLE – New York City’s FREE premier
photo destination produced by United Photo Industries –
is a modular venue built from re-purposed shipping containers. By creating
a physical platform for photographers of all stripes to come together and
interact, Photoville provides a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse,
yet uniquely targeted audience – a veritable cross-section of the world
photographic community.
When: September 18th-28th, 2014
Where:Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 5

September 16, 2014

What: Calling all NYC “Friends” fans! Your fantasy of grabbing a coffee at Central Perk is about to become a reality. To celebrate the Friends 20th anniversary, Warner Bros. and Eight O’Clock Coffee are partnering up to bring a pop-up replica of Central Perk to Manhattan.Not only will guests get to enjoy free coffee, they will also get to enjoy weekly musical performances, play trivia games for Friends themed prizes and be able to take #SofaSelfies on the infamous orange couch. Plus a bonus surprise: James Michael Tyler (aka “Gunther”) will make special appearances.When: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - Saturday, October 18, 2014 | 10am - 8pm.Where:Central Perk: 199 Lafayette Street New York, NYFREE

September 5, 2014

What: Celebrate the official launch of Hypokrit Theatre Company and Romeo and Juliet at The Empire Rooftop Bar and Lounge There is NO cover charge for this event. Pick your poison specialty cocktails, a raffle with prizes, even a surprise performance! Bring your friends and loved ones for a night amongst the Montagues andCapulets.Which side will you choose?For more information (press and media inquiries), visit our website: www.hypokritnyc.org.

What:Ask
a question below to be answered by Make Up For Ever Artistry &
Education Expert Melissa Nicholl and be entered to win 1 of 2 Make Up
For Ever Artist Shadow Trio palettes!!! Join us to discuss “How
to select the best Eye Shadow shade given your Eye Colour”, “How
different finishes can be used and who they compliment best”, “Colour
Theory” & the brand new 210 colour Artist Shadow collection!When: Friday, September 5th from 12-1pmWhere:Make Up Forever FB

September 4, 2014

What: Some might come to Fashion Week just for the clothes, but it's the
inspired designers and their unique perspectives that'll have you
buzzing all season long. This year, we're celebrating these sartorial
masterminds with Refinery29's Country Club — an interactive pop-up that
pays homage to 29 handpicked visionaries who make New York Fashion Week
not just an event, but the vanguard of global style. Our surrealist
miniature golf course features designer-inspired holes you can actually
play through, and our custom Fashion Pros wall.

What: Grove Alley Paint Nite will include live painting by street artists while DJ Chela spins on the 1s and 2s, local art vendors, food trucks, and Brooklyn Brewery beer.There will also be a great line up of live music performances by F.Stokes, Napoleon and Legs.DBP is partnering with GNM to revitalize and activate a unique, underutilized, and undiscovered alley in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn.When: Friday, September 12th, 2014 | 5PM to 11PMWhere: Grove Alley: Grove Place Brooklyn,
NY 11217FREE RSVP(Grove Alley is located off Hanover Place between Fulton and Livingston Streets. Please note, proper shoes to navigate this gritty alleyway are recommended!).

What: Flavorpill has teamed up with Naked Juice to present Brunch with
Benefits, a brunch-time party with a purpose: two hours of dancing (thanks
to tunes from So Super Sam), delicious light bites, and of course Naked
Juice.When: Sunday 9/14 | 12 - 2pmWhere:
Sonny's Soda Shoppe atop Mondrian SohoRSVP

September 2, 2014

What: Hope you got to enjoy Jesse Boykins III, but if not, Heineken After Dark is back with Brooklyn’s own blues / hip-hop / soul duo CharlieRED. The musical duo, comprised of vocalist / songwriter Rocki Evans, and producer Cobaine Ivory, has got the community buzzing with their genuine soulful sound. Here’s your chance to see them up close and personal, courtesy of Heineken After Dark.When: Sept. 18th | 9pmWhere: Drom: 85 Ave A (b/w 5th & 6th)21+ ONLY RSVP does not guarantee admittance, so arrive early, as entry will be first come first serve.